Brunel’s ss Great Britain is a historic ship and a museum located in Bristol’s historic harbour.

The steam ship Great Britain is a luxury passenger vessel designed by Isambard Kingdom Brunel and built and launched in Bristol in 1843. The vessel has been restored to it’s former glory and staged as if it is about to set sail. Visitors get to see the passenger and crew areas including the ship’s engine room. The Dockyard Museum tells the history of the ship with original artefacts, paintings, video presentations and interactive exhibits. Also at the attraction is the Brunel Institute which is a maritime library.

Car parking (charge).

Gift shop selling maritime related gifts and souvenirs.

The Dockyard Café Bar serves light meals, snacks and drinks.

Opening Times – Brunel’s ss Great Britain:

Open every day, except 24 and 25 Dec and the second Monday in Jan (8 Jan 2018).

Autumn/Winter Opening (31st October 2016 – March 2017): Open 10am to 4:30pm. Last entry 3:30pm (one hour before closing)